Fest in the First celebrates the neighborhoods that encompass Gary’s First District. 2023 will be the 20th year for this beloved street festival, whose purpose is to highlight local businesses, nonprofits and artists that serve Gary and the greater Northwest Indiana/ Chicagoland region.
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Select the button below to watch our Fox 32 Chicago segment about the 19th Fest in the First!
September 16, 2023
CELEBRATING GARY’S 1st. DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOODS:
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• EMERSON
• AETNA
• GLEN RYAN
• MILLER
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From 3pm to 8pm
on lake street
in gary's miller community
Free shuttle 3-8pm
celebrate with us
Music
art
food
Artwalk @ 4pm with Gretchen Sipp
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Live Music: 3-8pm at The Nelson Algren 616 Sound Stage
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3-8pm #FREE Programming:
Pony Rides
Bounce Houses
Mazes
Life Sized Board Games
Hoopty Basketball
Family DJ Dance Party
Community Art Project
Trolley Rides
Business Bingo
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